Around Roslindale/West Roxbury

Thursday

Sep 6, 2018 at 7:00 AM

Events

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8, Holy Name Parish, 525 West Roxbury Parkway, West Roxbury. Holy Name Parish is hosting a blood drive in front of the Parish Hall. As a thank you, donors will receive a Kraft Family Blood Donor Center Lantern. Blood collected at the drive will benefit patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. People undergoing treatment for cancer, heart disease — as well as accident victims, transplant recipients, and other patients — depend on transfusions to control their bleeding. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for these patients. In general, to donate blood, you should be at least 17 years old, 110 pounds or heavier, and in good health. For appointments: http://tinyurl.com/HolyNameSept2018. For eligibility questions: BloodDonor@partners.org; 617-632-3206.

Gardening lecture - ‘Elements of Garden Design’: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Elks Lodge No. 10, 1 Morrell St., West Roxbury. Suggested visitor donation $12. For information: http://GCFM.org/EveningGCWestRoxbury. Looking to take your garden to the next level? The Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury is hosting a talk by local landscape designer Christie Dustman. This illustrated presentation will guide attendees in identifying and using landscape design principles that help “bring your dream to reality.” Christie is one of only nine nationally Accredited Professional Landscape Designers in Massachusetts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for sign-in.

Mediterranean diet presentation and dinner at Springhouse Senior Living: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Springhouse Senior Living, 44 Allandale St., West Roxbury. Free. For information: http://springhouseboston.org. Springhouse Senior Living will hold a presentation and light dinner celebrating the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is influenced by the eating habits of Greece, Southern Italy and Spain and is known to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall health. Learn about the health benefits of these Mediterranean foods and sample some of the foods found on this diet. RSVP to kpollack@springhouseboston.org or call 617-522-0043 to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Free parking onsite.

‘Cognitive Health and the Aging Brain’: 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Deutsches Altenheim - German Centre, 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury. Free. For information: 617-325-1230. Part of Deutsches Altenheim’s “Healthy Living Speaker Series.” Cognition describes the mental functions of the brain: attention, memory, problem solving and reasoning. Cognitive changes are a common part of aging. Research reveals a link between cognitive impairments, balance and falls. Speakers Glory Dhanaraj, speech language pathologist at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, and Susan Cunningham, physical therapist at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, will examine the cognitive changes that occur with healthy aging vs. cognitive impairments, and they will discuss ways to maintain and improve cognitive health and address risk factors and strategies to prevent falls, a leading cause of injury as we age. Light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

“Savor the Square”: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 20, Roslindale House auditorium, 120 Poplar St., Roslindale. For information: https://roslindale.net. Formerly “Taste of Roslindale,” “Savor the Square” showcases Roslindale’s foodie culture, bringing together new and longtime residents, neighbors and local businesses for a night that revels in Rozzie-ness. There will be food, drinks, live music, raffle and more. Participating restaurants will prepare a signature bite, in exchange for purchased “taste tickets.”

Parkway Little League registration and tryouts: For information: ParkwayLittleLeagueBoston@gmail.com; http://ParkwayLittleLeague.org. Early registration for the 2019 Parkway Little League begins Sept. 1. The League Division Format, which will be the same for 2019, and the age chart are available to view at the website under the documents menu. Register online. First-time players and returning players who have not yet provided documentation must submit a copy of their birth certificate and three proofs of address to Parkway Little League, P.O. Box 320152, West Roxbury MA 02132. Eligibility for Parkway Little League’s Majors Division is by tryout and draft only. Tryouts for the 2019 Majors Division will take place on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. (age-group times are detailed on the website). All players ages 10-12 seeking to participate in the Majors tryouts must register online — registration fees paid in the fall will apply to the 2019 season. All players are strongly encouraged to attend tryouts on both dates. Note: All players must have provided a copy of their birth certificate and three proofs of address to Parkway Little League before being allowed to try out; if you are not sure whether you have provided documentation previously, contact the league or bring the necessary copies to the tryout.

Ongoing

Roslindale Village Main Street Summer Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 2-Nov. 17, Adams Park, Roslindale. For information: https://roslindale.net. RVMS expects 30 vendors every Saturday ranging from traditional produce farmers, specialty farmers, local food producers, as well as arts and crafts and local nonprofits of interest. This year, organizers are also introducing a new Community Stall program where local nonprofits and community organizations can have a table once a season free of charge to engage the community in their organization. Children’s programming will be at 10 a.m. each week. This year’s children’s activities will include interactive art activities and visits from New England Aquarium. The 11 a.m. concert series will also continue, featuring local musicians offering everything from folk to jazz to drumming every week.

VNA seeks hospice volunteers: VNA Hospice Care, a nonprofit organization serving patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families serving all of Boston, is seeking hospice volunteers to provide companionship to patients and respite time for family members. Volunteers are men and women who come from diverse backgrounds and range in age from 20s to 80s. A strong need exists for volunteers who are available during the day, are bilingual, or can provide pet or music therapy. No previous experience necessary. VNA Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support to all volunteers. For information: 781-569-2811; vnahospicecare.org; vnacarenetwork.org.

FriendshipWorks needs volunteers: FriendshipWorks, a network of trained volunteers that provide support and assistance to elders in Boston and Brookline, is currently recruiting volunteers who are looking to provide support and assistance to elders living in Boston and Brookline. Many elders and adults with disabilities face loneliness every day. Volunteers for FriendshipWorks helps alleviate some of that loneliness through visits and support. Friendly Visiting involves visiting elders in their homes to provide companionship and assist with simple household tasks or errands; Medical Escort Volunteers accompany elders to medical appointments; PetPals are canine and feline volunteers (and their owners) who are screened and trained to visit residents in long-term care facilities; and Friendly Helpers provide short-term assistance to community elders when they need a little help such as clothes shopping, picking up prescriptions, or running errands. For information: fw4elders.org; 617-482-1510.

Volunteer opportunities: Roslindale’s Hebrew Rehabilitation Center’s Volunteer Services department has many different opportunities to support and participate in with the residents. We make it easy for you to volunteer with us and encourage for you to set your own schedule. Volunteers will receive training and supervision to assist. As a volunteer we offer some “perks” such as a meal stipend to be use in our cafeteria any weekday, free valet parking, access to public transportation and annual recognition events and gifts. Volunteers also participate in our employee discount programs. For information: 617-363-8421; hslvolunteerservice@hsl.harvard.edu; hebrewseniorlife.org.

Clothing donations needed: As an ongoing effort to help the victims of the war in Syria, a receptacle for gently used clothing is now located at the rear of St. George Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Road, West Roxbury.

Boston Neighborhood Network internships: Have you ever wondered how TV works and wanted to learn what happens behind the cameras? Boston Neighborhood Network is providing opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and training that complements their education. Students will develop professional and practical skills working in our television production studios, the Timothy Smith Network Media Lab, and our graphics and marketing department. We offer the chance to observe, learn, ask questions, and be integrally involved in the BNN production alongside our staff and crew. The goal is for interns to acquire an incredible experience along with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue employment in the multimedia technology, production and marketing industries. For information: 617-708-3224; email jwilliams@bnntv.org; bnntv.org.

Help for veterans: The Disabled American Veterans are looking for volunteer drivers one day a week to transport veterans to and from the West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain VA Hospitals. Free lunch on the day you volunteer. A DAV van will be provided. A good driving record is required. In addition, drivers are available Mondays through Fridays to transport qualified veterans to and from the West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain VA Hospitals for appointments, etc. At this time we do not have handicapped accessible vans. Contact Dennis Gill on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 857-203-5627 or 857-203-5628. Contact at least one week prior to appointment.

Free GED classes: Individuals in need of a GED to get or maintain a job, advance in their career, get into a training program or go to college are invited to sign up for free classes provided by Boston Centers for Youth and Families at the Ohrenberger Community Center in West Roxbury. Classes from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program is handicapped accessible. For information: 617-635-5183.

Have lunch with Rotary Club: West Roxbury-Roslindale Rotary Club raises funds to give back to the community by supporting the Roslindale Food Pantry and Parkway sports programs, by awarding scholarships to local high school seniors, and by assisting many other local charities. Rotary meets Tuesdays, at noon, at West on Centre Street in West Roxbury. Interested residents are invited to come and have lunch with Rotary.

Roslindale Open Mic: Roslindale Open Mic is an all-volunteer, free event offered the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway. Hosted by local singer-songwriters Mike Delaney and Neal Braverman, the series invites acoustic musicians and poets of all ages to share their art. For information: roslindaleopenmike.org; 617-308-8489.

Old Ironsides Chapter, NARFE: Old Ironsides Chapter 1491, NARFE, meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. John Chrysostom Church, 4740 Washington St., West Roxbury. Meetings begin at noon. Refreshments are served. Both active and retired federal employees are eligible to attend. Enjoy a speaker at noon, and then keep up with NARFE chapter news. There are no meetings from June through September. For information, call Anthony Carrara at 617-325-4825.

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